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Noisy Plumbing
Plumbing is supposed to run quietly. It’s not supposed to make creaking sounds, bangs, or hammer sounds when your system it turned on or off. Most of the time the sounds are causing no harm to your system but it can be a bit bothersome.
Whistling or a chattering sound that happens when a faucet is first turned on or just before the last turn of closing might be caused by a worn out washer, worn packing, or a damaged valve seat. Check the washer first since this is the most common. If it’s loose just tighten the screw holding it in. If it looks to be worn then replace it. If the washer looks to be good then check the valve seat. You can check the valve seat by running your fingers over it. It should feel smooth to the touch with no burs or chips in it.
If you hear a banging in your pipes when it’s turned on or off, this is called hammering. It’s caused by a sudden motion of water in your pipes. If you have hammering in your pipes you most likely need to add a support or two in your plumbing system. The most common pipes would be galvanized steal, and then copper, and rarely to never would be plastic pipes.
If you can’t stop the hammering you can add an air cushion in your system. In most homes they are built in but if you have an old home you may have to add one. An air cushion is simply a tee in your system to where a bit of the excess air can escape.
Pounding, creaking, and rumbling noises can occur in hot water pipes from water that is to hot. Your water temperature should never exceed 140 F. Noises in your hot water might be because your water temperature is above 140 F. If this happens you should get a home repair remodeling contractor to check on your hot water tank.
If you hear a humming noise when the water is turned on it can be caused by the pipes being tightly fastened to the wood beams of the house. It’s caused by the small space in between the pipe and the beam it’s fastened to. The beam can sometimes act as an amplifier and make the noise louder than it should be. To fix this problem simply place a piece of foam in between the pipe and the beam.